Digital VBS for adults

Going solo for VBS

It’s easy to create a solo VBS experience. The elements for VBS involve a song, two articles, a craft project, a scavenger hunt, and snacks. Begin by selecting which of these elements you want to use. There’s no right or wrong choice here, so pick what works for you or do all of them. Get your snacks ready. If you’re going to do the prayer beads project, get your supplies ready. Then set aside an hour or two for your VBS experience. Decide how to order the elements. As a kid, you probably had to wait for snacks until the end of the VBS session. You’re in charge here, so if you want snacks first, go for it! If you want snacks all the way along, that’s good too. Now you’re ready. Explore all the ways that Jesus loves you.

Enjoying a group VBS

It’s only slightly more involved to pull together a group for VBS. Invite your circle or just a group of good friends. Find a day and time and send out an invitation by text or email. You could even just phone everyone. The elements for VBS are the same as with a solo experience: a song, two articles, a craft project, a scavenger hunt, and snacks. Assign a friend to lead each element. Six elements, six friends.

Have them pull together the necessary resources for each element; they’ll be responsible for leading their assigned element. Since you’re coordinating VBS, you get to order the elements. Now you’re ready. Come together on the assigned date and time in a pandemic-safe way (meeting outdoors is a great plan; if meeting indoors, follow the guidelines of your municipality or state). Explore all the ways that Jesus loves you and your friends.